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"Hot" Wires ............The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits..
.Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
... which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing............
Color-Coding ... Common trade term for electric wires..............M................................ Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel.......... Two more wires through which electricity
•—...... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in.A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded..................The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white)..........
Circuit ..............EngineeringEBooksPdf.
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends......................T....
Fixture ........... Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes... Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal.................
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Line.........
.. Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers.. ^M<.. Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc..............
Conductors ....com
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Switch box ........... Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires.
Grounding .
Short circuit ..........................The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks.............................
Thin-wall conduit called E.... improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"........ flows out from the source supply one or
1
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2 more outlets, and then back.... Cable comprising supplying circuit...
